Hussain Ali is an experienced architect who has worked on various commercial, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kabul, and Karachi over the past 14 years. He has expertise in design development, project management, and construction administration. Currently, he works as a design manager at Aga Khan University in Karachi where he oversees healthcare projects. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a Master's degree in Project Management.

1. Hussain Ali
Address: Aga Khan University,
Stadium Road, Karachi.
Mobile No. 0092-331 5111222
Email : hussain.ali5@gmail.com
Summary:
I am an Architect, who has contributed on urban level projects in mega cities, such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
Kabul and Karachi. Over the past 14 years I have worked on commercial, residential, mixed use and
healthcare projects including 45 story towers in Burj Khalifa Residences (Dubai) and Saraya Development
(Abu Dhabi). I have managed projects at all stages, from Design Development to Design Review from
Construction Documents to Construction Administration. Including writing and reviewing Project
Specifications, producing and processing Requests for proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and review of
shop drawings. My Primary strength lies in Healthcare planning, design development, construction documentation
and project co-ordination on complex Mixed-use developments & High Rise Structures (45 storey's), hotels and
hospital project.
Skills:
 Design Development of Concept Drawings and Preparation of Detailed Design for Tender and Construction
Documentation.
 Coordination among all related disciplines and Technical Client Coordination Meetings.
 Proficient in Project Management Techniques, software and their Applications.
 Awareness of Municipality by laws, Civil Defense and NFPA regulations and awareness of LEED Certification
requirements.
 Awareness of contacts and FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
 Proficiency in all software used in industry including AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit, Primavera and so on.
Education:
Bachelor of Architecture (1997-2001)
National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan,
First Division.
Masters in Project Management (2013-2014)
SZABIST, Karachi, Pakistan,
Gold Medalist
Additional Trainings and Courses
 Professional Project Management Program, Cambridge Educational Institute, UAE, 2009.
 Green Building concepts and Strategies, LEED green associate exam preparation, Chicago
Training Institute, UAE, 2012.
 Procurement Procedures and Contract Management, conducted by World Bank in associates
with AKU, Karachi, 2013.
 Structural Design and Drawing Analysis, Skill Development Council, Karachi, 2012.
 HVAC Design and Drawing analysis, Skill Development Council, Karachi, 2012.
 Developing Communication and interpersonal skills, Quick Biz, Karachi, 2015.

2. Professional Experience:
Responsibilities include concept and detailed design of healthcare projects, coordination with engineering
consultants, monitoring the performance of the contractor(s) during execution to ensure compliance with
design, quality standards and expectations. Management of team deputed on projects of different scale
and type, project management for design phase, preparation of RFPs for selection of consultants and bid
evaluation. Responsibilities also include management of designs produced by consultants, designs reviews
and coordination with multi-disciplinary consultants, monitoring the performance of the consultant(s) to
ensure the Design correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work and code
requirements.
Projects:
New Operating Suites at AKU.
These are state of the art three new
Integrated ORs with Circular Laminar
Flow. Facilities also include Recovery,
Induction Room, Pre-Operating Area
and other support facilities
Responsibilities included preparation
of space plan, concept & schematic
design, design development,
coordination with user and
consultants and coordination with
construction team during execution.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) at AKU.
It is 24 bedded unit including two
isolation rooms for new born babies.
Other facilities include teach room,
staff areas and other support facilities.
Worked on concept & schematic
design, design development,
coordination with user and
consultants and coordination with
construction team during execution.
French Medical Institute for
Children, Kabul, Afghanistan.
It is 75 bedded mother and child
hospital. Facilities include two ORs. 24
bedded NICU, 6 labour rooms,
emergency, Laboratory, radiology,
clinics, Kitchen, laundry and so on.
Worked on construction phase as
Project Architect. Responsibilities
include monitoring the performance
of the contractor to ensure the
completeness of the work, quality
assurance and compliance with
specifications.
Other Projects in AKU:
 Design of Cath Lab in FMIC, Kabul, Afghanistan.
 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at AKU, Karachi, Pakistan.
 Design of Bio Safety level-3 Lab (BLS-3), at AKU, Karachi, Pakistan.
 Adult Clinics in FMIC, Kabul, Afghanistan.
 New Master Plan for Aga Khan University Hospital (900 bedded Hospital), Karachi.
 Space plan for Master Plan for 450 bedded hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Design Manager at Aga Khan University (AKU)
Karachi, Pakistan From May, 2012 – Present.

3. Responsibilities included design development of concept drawings for a variety of projects, ranging from
hotels to mixed use high rise building. Worked as team leader and managed team of architects and CAD
technicians. Coordination with multi-disciplinary consultants, technical coordination meetings, responded
to queries raised by the contractors during execution, review of shop drawings and material submittals
submitted by the contractor.
Projects:
Project Name:
Shining Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE
This large mixed-use development
houses an Office Tower (32 Floor) and a
Residential Tower (28 Floor) These two
towers have been connected by Podium
( G+2 Floors ) with commercial usage
Major Responsibilities were to check and
review final Architectural drawings,
Coordination with Structure and MEP,
Attend technical client coordination
meetings. Coordination with interior
designer, Landscape Designer and with
Façade consultant. Coordination with
different Suppliers i.e. Lift, BMU, etc
Project Name:
Residential Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE
It is a Residential Tower with 3 parking
floors in the basement and 18
residential Floors. Tower includes 84
apartments with 113 parking spaces.
Total Built Up area is 1,900,000 sq.ft
Major Responsibilities:
Worked as project Architect and handled
project from concept stage till
construction documentation with the help
of CAD Technicians.
Saraya Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE
It is a 35 story Residential Tower located
at saraya, Abu Dhabi. Two basement
levels and 3 podium levels have been
dedicated for parking and one podium
level for health club and swimming pool.
Ground floor has been provided with
commercial space and 2 levels lobby
Major Responsibilities:
Worked on concept stage and prepared
floor plans for residential level and parking
levels.
Project Name:
Sunrise Towers, Sana'a Yemen
The total development is comprised of 4
residential blocks, Mosque, Festival
Building and Administration Building.
The Total Built Up Area of the
Development is 356,164 m². Each
residential Block has two Basements
and Ground level dedicated for parking
with 284 nos. of parking spaces. There
are fifteen residential floors for each
block with 234 total numbers of
apartments.
Major Responsibilities:
Worked as Project Architect and handled
project from concept stage till
construction documentation with the help
of junior architects and CAD technicians.
Senior Architect at James Cubitt and Partners,
Abu Dhabi, UAE. December, 2008 – May 2012.

4. Major responsibilities included Design Development of Concept Drawings and Preparation of Detailed
Design for Tender and Construction Documentation. Preparation of drawings for Dubai Municipality and
Civil Defense approval, Coordination with MEP and Structure and client coordination meetings.
Projects:
Project Name:
Avari Hotel, Islamabad Pakistan
It is a five star hotel with 3 B + G+32 Floors.
The hotel will comprise 400 plus rooms
together with all typical facilities required
for a 5 star hotel as well as underground
car parking facilities.
Client:
Avari Hotels, Private Limited.
Major Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities were to attend
client technical meetings, coordination
with MEP and Structure, Kitchen
Consultant, Acoustic Consultant, Lift
Supplier, BMU Supplier and Coordination
with Project Managers (Mott Macdonald).
Worked on Design Development from
Concept Stage, Preparation of detailed
drawings for tender and construction
documentation.
Project Name:
Burj Dubai Residences on Plot 58, 59
Two Tower with 26 Floors on plot 58 ,
28 Floors on Plot 59 and Podium
(3B+ G+ 5 )
Client : Emaar Properties PJSC
Location: Burj Dubai.
Built-up Area : 804,188 Sq.ft.
Major Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities included
development of detailed design from
concept stage. Preparation of working
drawings for and construction drawings,
drawings for Dubai Municipality and Civil
Defense.
Project Name:
Burj Dubai Residences on Plot 50, 51
Two Tower with 24 Floors on plot 50 ,
26 Floors on Plot 51 and Podium
(2B+ G+ 3 )
Client Emaar Properties PJSC
Project Value AED 470 Million
Main Contractor Arabian Construction
Project Status Completed in 2008
Location: Burj Dubai.
Built-up Area 750,000 Sq.ft.
Major Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities included
development of detailed design from
concept stage. Preparation of working
drawings for and construction drawings,
drawings for Dubai Municipality and Civil
Defense.
Project Name:
Residential & Commercial Development.
Office Tower=G+25+Roof and Residential
Block = G+11+Roof & Parking
(3 Basements )
Location: Al Mankhool, Dubai
Built-up Area : 1,000,199 Sq.ft
Major Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities included
preparation of construction drawings
including prepare Elevations, Sections,
Glazing Schedule, Door Schedules, Finishes
schedule and giving instructions to CAD
technicians
Architect at Arif & Bintoak ,
Dubai, UAE October, 2004 - December, 2008.

5. Projects:
Project Name:
Jumeirah Beach Residences
( JBR-03 )
7 Towers with different no. of floors
ranging 28 Floors on Plot 59 and
Podium (3B+ G+ 5 )
Location : Jumeirah Beach Residences
Major responsibilities included
coordination with multi-disciplinary
consultants, contractor and site team and
coordination with client. Responsibilities
also included preparation of drawings for
Dubai municipality and Civil Defense.
Project Name:
Villa for Sheikha at Al Wasal Dubai
Design Development, Preparation of
Working drawings and details, Coordination
With MEP and Structure, Client Meeting,
Worked as Job Captain and completed
whole project independently.
Project Name:
Mashreq Bank, Abu Dhabi
Design Development, Preparation of
Working drawings and details, Coordination
With MEP and Structure, Client Meeting,
Worked as Job Captain and completed
whole project independently
Major responsibilities included preparation of Concept drawings, Preparation of working drawings and
Presentations.
Projects:
 Ministry of Hajj Building Jeddah, Competition Project ( Presentation only )
 Food Court and Children amusement park
 Grand Egyptian Museum ( Presentation only )
Project Architect at Engineering Associates ,
Karachi, Pakistan/ Dubai, UAE October, 2002 - October, 2004.
Architect at Consultants Group ,
Karachi, Pakistan February, 2002 - September, 2002.

6. Computer Skill
 AutoCAD ( All Versions )
 3D Studio Max
 Adobe Photoshop
 Microsoft Office
 Primavera P6
 Autodesk Revit
Personal Attributes:
Hardworking, Sincere, Positive, Self-motivated, Responsible, Timed Disciplined, Result oriented, personal &
organizational Skills.
Awards and Achievements:
 Received Merit Scholarship from SZABIST on achieving 1st position in the Class of Project
Management.
 Received Gold Medal from SZABIST in Masters of Project Management.
 Performance Bonus was awarded by Engineering Associates on successful completion of many
projects in Dubai.
 Performance in AKU has been evaluated as “outstanding” consecutively for last three years.
 Received Performance award by the Emergency Department, AKU on supporting expansion of ER
services.